Dine. Travel. Design.

Jumbo Hostel is a Boeing 747-200 converted into a hostel at the entrance of the Stockholm-Arlanda Airport in Sweden. It sounds like a great, affordable way to layover for the night to ensure that you won’t miss your flight (unless you get confused-since you’re already on a plane)!

25 rooms with most three beds in each. All together, the hostel offers 72 beds; one more luxurious are to be found at the uper deck.  The aircraft’s cockpit has been converted into a de luxe suite with parts of the original interior saved as curiosities.

Book your bed beginning January 15. One night is about US$45 (350SEK).

via Core77

Look what I got for Christmas from a friend- a cute glowing little critter!

More glowing images from GadgetShop.

Mood Beams, by Radica Games are interactive little creatures that flash changing color lights to the beat of music. Or personalize the rhythm with pre-programmed ‘moods.’ A great visual stimulation (especially in multiples) to supplement the music listening experience that often reflects mood.

Thanks Pauline!!
Can be found at Amazon for under $30/each.

A great (portable) way for everyone to enjoy the fun of BBQ. Imagine a few of these set up for a party at different tables, surrounded by different types of food. mm…getting hungry thinking about all the possiblities!

by Eva Sola via A+R Store

EatDrinkDesign intersects culinary delight with design. Seven Dutch chefs and Dutch designers team up in pairs to design and create Signature Snacks, during Dutch Design Week (until Sunday, October 26, 2008).

“Bite3, the snack by Restaurant 1910 & Lonneke Gordijn & Ralph Nauta incorporates nine different tastes – from raw filet of sirloin to oyster – arranged as a tasty mosaic. The sequence in which they are eaten determines the culinary experience.”

See more Images and read the Press Release here

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I didn’t have the best of days today and coincidently heard a short report about Sarah’s Smash Shack on the radio during my drive home this evening! Too bad it’s all the way out in San Diego, CA. But what a great business concept! Choose from a “menu” of breakables and go into the “Break room” to express your emotions, whatever they may be or just go in to have some fun that you wouldn’t at home Plus broken glass and ceramic is donated to local mosaic artists.

aah, knowing that this place exists makes me feel better already!

YouTube Video Report and YouTube Fun with Photos and more at CNN.com

My Aunt Maria went to Montreal a couple weeks ago to visit her in-laws and brought me back these awesome little chocolate treats! I’ve finally caved in and admired these box of Chocolate Shooters with my eyes for long enough. I tried the Raspberry Daquiri tonight..bite off the top of the pyramid, drink the liquor, and chase with chocolate (or just pop in your mouth for an explosion) Delicious! It’s really the good quality chocolate that made it even better, but definitely can’t dismiss what an experience this makes for enjoying dessert. Awaiting a road trip to check out the lounge and enjoy the other sweets! Check out Suite88 Chocolatier and let me know what you think!